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Celebrate the 4th of July at the Pool

Lions Park Pool 100 Byrd Court, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

After the parades, head to the pool and celebrate the holiday with an afternoon filled with cannonball contests and water balloon tosses. Daily admissions apply. First 100 patrons will receive a miniature American flag.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Included in general admission

4th of July Celebration

GH20 Aquatic Center 240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

Come celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day at the Aquatic Center! Wear red, white and blue and join us as we parade across the pool deck. Parade will start promptly at 1:45 pm. Games and prizes throughout the day!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades,...

Included in general admission

Glen Ellyns 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

4TH OF JULY PARADE Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. Come and watch your neighbors march with Pride! ​ With current downtown streetscape, we are taking this opportunity to host the 2024 4th of July Parade along Fawell Blvd. Route will move...

Free

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks

Terrace View Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Parade starts at 12 p.m. at City Hall. Picnic, Raffle and Entertainment: 3-6 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace residents must pick up wrist bands and raffle tickets for the picnic portion of the July 4th celebration at Oakbrook Terrace City Hall prior to noon on Friday, June 28. Resident wrist bands and raffle tickets are free. Only...

Free
Event Series Northwest Fourth Fest

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, United States

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July 3 to 7. The celebration features carnival rides, live music, family activities, and much more. The Kid's Zone presented by Wintrust returns with FREE activities...

Free
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The all-volunteer Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park, at the corner of Stearns & S. Bartlett roads. The Bartlett 4th of July Festival includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, a turtle race, a parade, onsite presecence of non-profit groups, fireworks...

Free
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United States

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.

Free

Independence Day Parade

Downers Grove 4th of July Parade Route Main St from Grant to Warren, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The Village of Downers Grove Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024. The parade steps off from Main St. and Grant St at 1:00 p.m., traveling south on Main St. to Warren Ave.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and...

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